Songs of a Goliard
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 644/750
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rare and poignant literary artifact, Songs of a Goliard offers a singular glimpse into the creative output associated with the Little Yarra Steiner School community. Through the verses of Guy Weller and the accompanying evocative designs by Melody Hampton, this work captures a specific sense of place and educational philosophy that emphasizes artistic expression and the rhythmic connection to nature. As a limited release, this volume serves not only as a collection of poetry but as a testament to the thriving localized arts culture within Victoria at the turn of the millennium. The Goliard tradition—historically rooted in wandering scholars and poets—is here reimagined through a modern, pedagogical lens. Weller’s poems are lyrical and introspective, reflecting themes of growth, community, and the gentle observations of the human condition. This specific copy, marked as number 644 of a limited run of 750, is a unique find for collectors of Australian small-press poetry and those interested in the intersection of literature and alternative educational movements.
Author: Guy Weller
Format: Hardback
Genre: Poetry
Edition: 644/750
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rare and poignant literary artifact, Songs of a Goliard offers a singular glimpse into the creative output associated with the Little Yarra Steiner School community. Through the verses of Guy Weller and the accompanying evocative designs by Melody Hampton, this work captures a specific sense of place and educational philosophy that emphasizes artistic expression and the rhythmic connection to nature. As a limited release, this volume serves not only as a collection of poetry but as a testament to the thriving localized arts culture within Victoria at the turn of the millennium. The Goliard tradition—historically rooted in wandering scholars and poets—is here reimagined through a modern, pedagogical lens. Weller’s poems are lyrical and introspective, reflecting themes of growth, community, and the gentle observations of the human condition. This specific copy, marked as number 644 of a limited run of 750, is a unique find for collectors of Australian small-press poetry and those interested in the intersection of literature and alternative educational movements.